NEW DELHI: An inquiry has been initiated at Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital after a cockroach was allegedly found in dal served at the doctors’ hostel mess on Tuesday, triggering concerns over food safety and hygiene standards within the hospital premises.The issue surfaced after a hostel resident shared photographs of the food item and alleged that the matter was reported immediately to mess authorities, but the initial response was “extremely casual”. “This is not just about taste or hygiene preference anymore — this is a basic food safety concern,” the complainant said, seeking stricter monitoring of kitchen hygiene standards, food handling practices, pest control measures and accountability of mess staff.An RML official confirmed that an enquiry has been initiated into the incident. “Strict action will be taken against those found responsible for not maintaining hygiene standards in the Doctors’ Mess. Hygiene checks have also been initiated across all associated mess facilities and canteens within the hospital premises,” the official said. The incident has raised concerns among resident doctors regarding food quality and sanitation in institutional mess facilities catering to healthcare workers.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. Over the years, she has worked in Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh and West UP, gaining diverse on-ground experience that shapes her storytelling.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosRBI Governor Warns Fuel Price Hike Possible If Middle East Crisis Continues LongerAIMIM Corporator’s Home Razed In Sambhajinagar Amid TCS Conversion Case Row EscalationKerala CM Race Ends as Congress Picks VD Satheesan Amid Venugopal Backing and Internal TensionsBJP Questions Rahul Gandhi Over Alleged Rs 60 Crore Foreign Travel Spending ClaimsIran Signals More Safe Passage For Indian Ships As BRICS Meet Faces West Asia DivideIndia-Bound 46,000 TONNES LPG Ship Cross Strait Of Hormuz, Two Ships In 48 Hours | WatchKabul Partners With Indian Company, Signs $46MN Deal To Upgrade Quality Control Across Trade RoutesVijay Targets NEET Again, Says Medical Admissions Should Depend On Class 12 MarksCongress Claims Assam FIR Row Is Linked To Questions Over Himanta Sarma Assets | WatchCBI Arrests Five In NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak Case As Probe Expands Nationwide | Watch123Photostories7 garden trends to steal from British gardeners and plant enthusiastsThe ‘cool roof garden’ trend taking over Indian apartments: Here’s how to start one5 smart ways to give children the freedom to make choices without losing controlSuccess quote of the day by R. K. Narayan: “The difference between a simpleton and an intelligent man is…”From door to ventilation: Bathroom mistakes that can cause problemsThis ₹100 balcony setup can grow enough herbs for daily cookingDid Sourav Joshi and Avantika Bhatt have a love marriage or arranged marriage? Here’s what the YouTuber said5 fatherhood lessons from different cultures that prove there is no single “right” way to parentThe healthiest Indian alternatives to refined white sugarWhy India has banned sugar exports till September 2026: 6 alternatives to sugar in Indian kitchens123Hot PicksCBSE class 12 resultUS Iran warPrateek YadavHaryana election resultForeign outflowNEET exam cancelledTamil Nadu assemblyTop TrendingWB Class 12 Result 2026WB Board 12th ResultIPL Points TablePM Internship SchemeCalcutta High CourtMI vs PBKS IPL MatchIPL Orange Cap 2026Haryana Board ResultAir India FlightsPrateek Yadav
NEW DELHI: An inquiry has been initiated at Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital after a cockroach was allegedly found in dal served at the doctors’ hostel mess on Tuesday, triggering concerns over food safety and hygiene standards within the hospital premises.The issue surfaced after a hostel resident shared photographs of the food item and alleged that the matter was reported immediately to mess authorities, but the initial response was “extremely casual”.
“This is not just about taste or hygiene preference anymore — this is a basic food safety concern,” the complainant said, seeking stricter monitoring of kitchen hygiene standards, food handling practices, pest control measures and accountability of mess staff.An RML official confirmed that an enquiry has been initiated into the incident. “Strict action will be taken against those found responsible for not maintaining hygiene standards in the Doctors’ Mess. Hygiene checks have also been initiated across all associated mess facilities and canteens within the hospital premises,” the official said.
The incident has raised concerns among resident doctors regarding food quality and sanitation in institutional mess facilities catering to healthcare workers.
